Fight or Flight - with Rachel Schalk

Our guest today, Dana Wright, has a very rare disease called Charcot Marie Tooth disease.  Pain is very real to her on a daily basis.  There is no cure for her disease, she has to rely on the Lord for her every provision and she can easily relate to Job. Still, Dana chooses to give thanks in all circumstances. Listen to Dana sing Scarlet River on Spotify or Apple Music Listen to Stephanie's NEW song Immanuel on Spotify or Apple Music

Have you heard the "christian" phrase "God will never give you more than you can handle"? Our guest on today's episode shares how this is a misunderstanding of scripture and that even Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians that they were "so utterly burdened beyond their strength that they despaired of life itself." Coralie Dowedoff's story goes from one tragedy to the next but that the correct understanding is that God will never give you more than HE can handle. 

From darkness to light, from old to new, from the deepest sorrow to an absolute miracle, Wretched Wednesday, is the story of Julie & Chris Loeppky. It's so extraordinary ... it's something only God could do!

It's a NEW Season and our hosts, Karessa and Stephanie, have a good discussion about Summer/Fall and what to expect with the podcast going forward!  Stephanie also interviews a childhood friend, Julia Kozak, an Indigenous woman of the Nisga'a Nation.  Julia shares a story from her childhood of escape, which has led her to believe that each day is a gift. They also discuss MMIWG and the unmarked graves found at the residential schools. Follow Julia on Instagram @jkozak.nisgaa.art or Twitter @JKozakNisgaaArt

In this special episode, Karessa interviews Stephanie about her upcoming music release Beauty Maker EP, releasing Wednesday July 14th.  Hear the background story to the creative process and the trials Stephanie has faced that led to writing Beauty Maker.  Listen to Stephanie's music on all streaming platforms or visit www.stephaniereddicopp.com.  To get tickets to the July 23rd Comedy & Concert Night click here. 

When Rachel was faced with a difficult journey in caring for her newborn son, fear crept in very quickly.  She experienced feelings of inadequacy and helplessness.  The normal things, like catching a cold, that happen to every child left Rachel in a state of fight of flight.  She was absolultey petrified.  Although unique, Rachel's story is very relateable to anyone who has experienced anxiety or fear.

"Goodbye Jesus. I'm so sorry... but I just can't do this anymore. It's too hard." These were the words Mary-Jane Dahl prayed when she chose to leave God and go her own way.  At first it felt like freedom, but she eventually found herself in a pit of destruction.  When God lifted her out, He welcomed her with open arms, embraced her and celebrated her.  This is a beautiful story of God's Amazing Grace!

As a young child, Erika grew up in a chaotic household with drug and alcohol abuse. But the day her mother walked through the doors of Alcoholics Anonymous, a domino change occured for her and her family.  Erika's story reveals how the Lord chose her for something different and that He's always been there pursuing her even in her darkest moments.

We kick off Season 4 with a woman of short stature and "Big Faith!" Shirley Hill let's us into her world and family of little people, the many trials they've faced, the unshakeable hope she clings to,  and the overwhelming love of God she has experienced! Shirley's story is undoubtedly unique, yet, remarkably relateable! You will laugh and cry again and again through this one!

Join your hosts, Stephanie and Karessa, as we take you behind the scenes giving you a better glimpse into our own joys and struggles. We talk goals and dreams for 2021 and reminise about the fires we've walked through this past year. Most of all, we praise God for all He has accomplished through the 25 women we've had on the show in 2020.